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Information/reference points for your education choices now posted on the MO site

  Link: http://ed.famboard.com/view/ed.note.36 The following items have recently been posted on the Education board page of the MO site. While by no means all-inclusive, we hope you find this information helpful and a good reference point in your education choices.   - Traditional schooling testimonies - Teaching children Public speaking (an article put together by Claire) - Schooling laws in various regions worldwide   [+]

Are you going to the home educators convention?

So far 37 parents and teachers have signed up and been approved to attend a home educators conference for FREE this year! Way to go! We're so happy you will be attending. Have fun! After attending, please send us your essay along with the receipt for the cost of your entrance fee and information on how you would like us to send you a reimbursement for the entrance fee. For anyone eligible who hasn't signed up yet; we still [+]

Sponsorship Application Form and List of Home Educators Conferences Near You!

Parents and teachers (Family Members) who would like to attend a home school conference for free this year can download this application form and send in their application for sponsorship of the attendance fee! Application Form Click on this link to download a list of Home Educator Conferences near you! links-to-homeschool-conventions Email your application to na.fed@famboard.com [+]

RC sponsoring entrance fees for parents and teachers to attend a major home-school convention/conference in ‘09

Dear Families and Teachers, At the Educators Seminar of 2008, parents and teachers from across the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Central America delved into 5 days of extensive teacher-training. The results were envisioned and updated (and hopefully also relaxed and well-rested) teachers and parents who returned empowered and ready to take their ministry and calling of educating to a whole new level. As a region we are committed to ongoing progress in the fields [+]

“Educators Seminar” Reviews

"Educators Seminar” Reviews “It has been so neat to be able to partake of the wealth of so many other Family educators, their experiences, questions, ideas, out-of-the-box innovative initiatives to try new things.”—Faithy, Toronto “This professional education seminar will accomplish the purpose for which it was intended. The time, attention, organization, research, and prayer invested is very evident, and I feel that we will all go away from here very proud to be teachers—professional teachers—who play a [+]

Photos from High School Workshops

1. Hosts: East Education board-- Jenny, Anne, Sarah and Paloma, with East workshop attendees. 2. Host: Laurie (Education board high school guidance counselor), with San Antonio workshop attendees. 3. Host: Laurie, with Houston workshop attendees. [+]

High School Help Is Here!—Announcing the HS3 website

It's an exciting time in Family education ... It's been over a year since the big changes to the high school requirements were announced in FSM #425... We're very happy to now announce one of these tools —the High School Support website (HS3). The address is http://hs3.familymembers.com/, and you can use your MO site information to enter. Parents, teachers—and students—we invite you to come and visit HS3.—It's open for business and there to help you! We hope and [+]

Who the October 2008 Educators Seminar is for, and why every Family educator should attend

You've probably heard about the exciting Educators Seminar (Teacher Training) that is now only 7 weeks away. The Educators Seminar is a 6 day event, plus 2 days of travel in an arrival day and departure day on either end. (October 12-19th. Arrive on the 12th, Depart on the 19th). The Seminar is being organized for FD and MM Family members. Attendees need to RSVP by Monday, August 25th, in order for us to be able [+]

HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOP happening in SoCal on August 9th

Dear Ones,God bless you!  We hope all is well with you and you are having a great summer.We would like to confirm our invitation to you for the previously announced 1 day High School Workshop and we hope that you, dear parents and teachers, are able to come. We booked the Conference Room at a library on Saturday, August the 9th, and we will get started at 10am and meet until @5pm.There is a small coffee bar, [+]

Got Reservations for the Educators Seminar?

The Educators Seminar (Teacher's Training) in October is happening! And teachers from Puerto Rico to Texas to Canada are signing up. It's job-training, fellowship, a teaching vacation, and spiritual renewal for teachers all rolled in to one sure-to-be amazing week. When? Sunday, October 12th - Sunday, October 19th. This is going to be an awesome Seminar that can take your teaching abilities and perspectives to a new level and/or keep you on the cutting edge. Teachers, you won’t [+]

Announcing Eastern ED Board Summer High School Workshops in Canada

"To help guide our teachers and parents through the details of setting up and executing a fruitful High School program." These Workshops will be held on a national level in each area. The Eastern US ED Board will be holding High School Workshops and want to invite Homes in the Eastern area to attend. DETAILS OF EASTERN ED BOARD HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS Location: Canada (see attached file for more info) Dates: Monday, August 11 to Thursday, [+]

Announcement - October 2008 Teacher Training Program (for FD and MM Home Educators)

Click here to find out the details about the seminar. By Your Regional Education Board Dear Family, It is a sincere honor to be able to assist you in the education of your youth as you devote your lives daily to fulfill the Great Commission. We are grateful to offer your Home’s teachers an opportunity to attend a five-day seminar of specialized teacher training, hosted by your Education Board in October of this year. This training program is [+]

Articles on the recent California homeschooling appeal

If you come across more articles, please send the links to admin@bobreport.org and we'll add them to the list. Homeschooling under attack Governor vows to protect homeschooling The facts about homeschoolers Defending homsechool freedom in California  CA Threat Gone for Now March 11, 2008 An update to HSLDA Members and Friends on the California Court of Appeal Decision on Homeschooling: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell comes to the defense of homeschool families. "The California Department of Education policy will not change [+]

Remember this date: January 31st?

Right! That's the date by which your replies are needed on the teacher/parent/SC surveys. ...Here’s a great opportunity to help create a teacher training program that will be relevant to the issues that concern you, your children, and your Home. Don’t let it slip by without your input. Thank you so much for taking the time to fill them out and send them in! God bless you! [+]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year From Your FED Board

Merry Christmas to you all! We love you and are thankful for the privilege to be a part of making your lives easier and more happening in the Education pillar of your Home life. Looking back over the last year, we thank the Lord that we were able to be involved in: · Region-wide Contests -- The Arts Awards and Great Etiquette Expectations (Classes and Contest) · [+]

Teacher appreciation….coming right up!

Dear Homes, God bless you! The reason for this note is because we are working on an appreciation project for all of our dedicated full time and part time teachers of our wonderful children in our NA Family Homes. We’d like to have it ready by the upcoming PEP meeting or shortly thereafter, and we need your help to make it a reality. What we need is: · A picture [+]

F.Y.I. from FED: Newsflash about the Graduation and Prom, Announcing the ARTS Awards Event (at Wordstock 4)

If you're a Jett, Teen, YA, SGA or FGA that is planning on attending Wordstock IV, you'll want to read this note: There's going to be a CONTEST with PRIZES that will be given at Wordstock, courtesy of the amazing FED Board. The contest is only for the Jetts and Teens, but the event will be for EVERYONE at Wordstock. You'll need to dress up for this event, so bring something fancy. Get this: You [+]

The PEP! …keep spreading the word… :-)

ALL HOMES MESSAGE FROM: NACP Board DATE: March 29th, 2007 RE: The PEP! “Professional and Empowered Parenting” Seminar Please send replies to our CP board na.cp@famboard.com by April 15th. Dearest Ones, We love you dearly & thank the Lord for such a great team of parents & families in our region. This year sure is exciting as we prepare ourselves for the offensive which we will all be a part of in some way, and [+]

The Arts Contest!

Find out more about the 2007 FED Board Arts contest here. [+]